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Herald Staff

Owing in part to a fire-danger rating not seen since 2003, the City of Penticton has banned smoking and the use of motorized vehicles in all natural areas.

“I want to remind visitors and residents that woodland areas, including trails, hiking trails, the KVR Trail, are completely closed to motorized vehicles and smoking,” said Penticton fire Chief Larry Watkinson, who ordered the ban Tuesday under a local bylaw.